[2025-12-11]Improved Support for Military Families’ Pregnancy and Childbirth Proposed

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission has recommended improvements to support pregnancy and childbirth for military families. A system will be established to postpone or defer the relocation of military personnel, and local government exclusion from childbirth support will be eliminated. Furthermore, leave policies for male soldiers and housing stabilization measures will also be improved.

[2025-12-11]Vice Minister Kim Jin-ah Holds Senior Economic Dialogue with U.S.

Vice Minister Kim Jin-ah of South Korea and Jacob Helberg of the U.S. State Department held the 10th Senior Economic Dialogue. The two countries reviewed implementation of strategic trade and investment agreements and discussed cooperation in shipbuilding, energy, and critical minerals. Vice Minister Kim explained South Korea’s special legislation for a $350 billion strategic investment and requested U.S. support.